We had such a great blessing from reading Proverbs together last month, so I want to encourage you to read Psalms with us, STARTING TODAY! Now, we're only going to do Psalms 1-15 for now, as we'll be starting a prayer series at the end of the month. But we'll do the all of them at intervals over the next many months.
So, starting today, July 12, I invite you to read one Psalm a day, just one chapter, for the next 15 days. All of these Psalms are very short, not even an entire page. This reading it isn't meant to replace your own devotions or other study, instead, its an opportunity to join with others in our church community in exploring God's word and what He is doing in our lives together.
This invitation isn't simply a charge to read the scriptures together, its an opportunity for us to share with each other what we are learning from the text, what God is saying to you, whatever is beneficial and encouraging. It is an opportunity to grow spiritually together, as a congregation, in relationship with God and with each other.
So here's the deal. Read one chapter a day, starting with Psalms chapter 1 on July 12. Then spend some time reflecting on what is most impacting to you, and pray through it. Then share your thoughts and questions or insights with people who are a part of our church community at First Baptist. This can be done in many ways including in person or on the phone. Many of you reading this are connected with our church Facebook page, and that is a great place to post your responses. You can post there, or you can post to various blog postings here.
However you are led to share, we know God is going to work through His word in those who participate. I believe God will use your sharing to build community with brother and sisters in Christ in our congregation, and to encourage spiritual growth for all who are a part of our fellowship. So, I urge you to not keep to yourself what you have learned - pray through it and then share with the community one way or another.
I am excited about this time in our ministry together. I know God will bless you through the inspiring Psalms you are about to read.
So, go ahead, take a break, read Psalms chapter 1, and see what God does...
Blessings,
Pastor Scott
Blessed is the man
who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked
or stand in the way of sinners
or sit in the seat of mockers.
But his delight is in the law of the LORD,
and on his law he meditates day and night.
He is like a tree planted by streams of water,
which yields its fruit in season
and whose leaf does not wither.
Whatever he does prospers.
Not so the wicked!
They are like chaff
that the wind blows away.
Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,
nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.
For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked will perish.
- Psalm 1
